When we are baptized, we are brought to a sacred place, a Catholic church, and baptized into the mystery of Christ's death and resurrection - thus giving us the promise of eternal life. When one of our loved ones die, we take them to another sacred place, a Catholic cemetery... More

The Church has always made the care of the grieving a priority in her ministry.

There is no greater comfort that we can give to a grieving person than to proclaim our hope in the resurrection of the dead. The pain, suffering and loss of a loved one can become a blessed moment when the Spirit works wonders in the hearts of those who believe... More

People who plan ahead for their own burial arrangements leave a gift of immeasurable value to their family and loved ones.

Interment in a grave remains the most widely used form of burial. The Catholic Cemeteries offer a wide range of interment options for both above ground entombment and traditional in-ground burial... More

There are now 44 Catholic Cemetery Locations in Cook and Lake Counties.

From Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville serving Northern Cook and Lake to Assumption Cemetery in Glenwood to the south, the Catholic Cemeteries are there to serve you. We have 14 locations with permanent offices that serve the needs of the Catholic faithful... More

Catholic Cemeteries offices and Consulting Program are staffed with trained and caring people.

Offices are open Monday thru Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Cemetery Consultants are available evenings and weekends to accommodate your schedule. They are available to meet in home or at the cemetery of your choice... More

You still are searching for answers to your Cemetery Questions...

We suggest that you try our new Search feature on the top of the page. Using simple language phrases, you should find the answers to your cemetery questions. Also, under INFORMATION there are different links for products, terms, rules, regulations, memorials, and other information... More

Looking for the burial location of a family member or friend...To serve the many families that visit the Catholic Cemeteries, we have installed self serve Kiosks in major cemetery offices in the Archdiocese. More…